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AL-ANON -- 7-8 p.m., Naches Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Second St., room 4. Call 577-9401, or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 453-7680. AA local office location, 616 River Road, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

ANGEL CARE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION -- Free emotional support from trained survivors for those newly diagnosed. Volunteers will assist with attending consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments. Visit www.angelcarefoundation.org or call toll-free, 877-861-5655.

AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT -- 6:30-8 p.m., Children's Village, 3801 Kern Road. Call in advance for child care, 574-3260.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY YAKIMA -- 7 a.m., men's group; 6 p.m. open meeting, Yakima Alliance Church, 902 S. 36th Ave. Book study using 12 steps and Scripture for people in recovery from addictions and seeking Christ. Groups for women and men. Child care available. Call Brian and Jan Cox, 833-2301.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT AND EDUCATION -- 1 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave. Free. Learn methods to manage and cope with chronic pain. Facilitated by Dionetta Hudzinski. Call Lin Funkhouser, 575-6686.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- 7:30 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Directions only, 966-6550.

HEALING YOGA -- 12:30 p.m., lower level of North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Instructor: Michael Moritz. Healing Yoga is appropriate for cancer patients, survivors in various stages of recovery, as well as for caregivers. Free. Call Kitty, 574-3441.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM -- 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grandview High School's Rich Leenhouts Stadium. Please enter through the West Second Street gate. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT -- 7 p.m., 111 S. 11th Ave., suite 120. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Program facilitator is Bev Davison. Call 249-3900, Ext. 245.

MEMORY CARE GROUP -- 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of the month, Highgate Senior Living, 5605 W. Chestnut Ave. Call 972-4141.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP -- 7-9 p.m., Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. Call Carolyn Larson, 837-4110.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 877-664-0398 or visit www.NA.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- For meeting times and location, call 453-8165.

PARENTING SUPPORT -- 6:30-8 p.m., Youth and Family Support Center, EPIC Place, 608 Superior Lane. Problem-solve issues related to your teen and family. Call 895-6452 for topic and registration.

SHARES -- Noon-2 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Distribute free clothing to the needy in the Selah School District. Call 698-5789.

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.; 6:30 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 457-4538.

TOPS GRANDVIEW -- 8-10 a.m., senior center, 401 Second St. Contact: 882-1572 or 457-4538. 8-10 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 S. Euclid Road. Contact: 882-5525 or 457-4538.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN -- Noon, Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., No. 40. Call 575-6686.

 

CLASSES

KARATE/SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES -- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Harriet Thompson Elementary School cafeteria, 114 Euclid St. in Grandview. Cost is $20 per month for youth ages 8-17 and $25 per month for adults 18 and older. Cost increases for noncity residents. For more information, call the Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES -- 5:45-7 p.m. For more information, call Heather, 469-2559.

REIKI EDUCATION AND DEMO -- 7 p.m., Yakima Urology, 111 S. 11th Ave., Suite 120. Free workshop on the ancient Japanese practice, Reiki. Instruction by licensed massage practitioner, Matt Frank. Call Beverly Davison, 249-3900, ext. 245.

YOGA CLASSES -- 6:30 p.m. at 2611 Birchfield Road. Cost is $10 per class. Call 969-2836.

YOGA CLASSES --4:15-5:30 p.m. and 5:45-7 p.m. For more information, call Heather, 469-2559.

 

POTPOURRI

15th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS -- 6:30 p.m., Eagles Seelatsee auditorium, Yakama agency, 401 Fort Road, Toppenish. Call Wendell, 930-3505.

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM -- 1-4 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 457-8735.

APPLE VALLEY COMMUNICATORS -- Noon, 129 N. Second St. (CED conference room). Toastmasters practice communication and leadership skills. Contact Susie Walters, 697-5781, or Debra Kroon-Yates, 575-0809, or visit www.toastmastersd9.org.

APPLE VALLEY KIWANIS -- 6:30 a.m., Howard Johnson Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Guest speakers. Call Susan, 966-2697.

CASCADE WINDS WOMEN'S BARBERSHOP CHORUS -- 7-9 p.m., Broadmoor Mobile Park clubhouse, 55 W. Washington Ave. Barbershop music and singing for women. Call Mary Roy, 248-0956 or 965-5962.

KAMIAKIN KIWANIS CLUB -- Noon, Barnstormers Restaurant, 2400 West Washington Ave. Call Marilyn Jensen, 972-8730.

LOWER VALLEY BRIDGE CLUB -- 10:30 a.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside. Visitors welcome; bring a lunch. Call Dudley, 882-2728.

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 2008 S. 16th Ave. Collection and display of Valley and world aviation history. Admission is free. Call 457-4933 or visit www.mcallistermuseum.org.

MOXEE ARTIST COLONY -- 7:30 p.m., McDonald's, First Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Call Avel, 453-8075.

THE NEW GOLDEN ORATORS TOASTMASTERS -- 1 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. All age visitors are welcome. Gain speaking skills and confidence. For more information, call Dick Sproul, 457-4313.

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays at 10 Asotin Ave. in Toppenish. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Operated by the Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association. Call 865-1911 or visit www.nprymuseum.org.

THE NOUVELLA CLUB -- Noon, Snipes Brewery, 905 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. Ardith Carratt and Beth Miller will present "And Just When I Thought I Knew Everything." Cost for luncheon is $12. Reservations call 837-5598.

PROSSER ROTARY CLUB --Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Contact: Lois Lyon, 786-2069.

SCORE -- 1-4 p.m., Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St. Business advice to potential and existing business owners/operators. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Call 248-2021 for appointments.

SLOW ACOUSTIC JAM-- 7-9 p.m. third Thursday of month. Bluegrass, old time and traditional fiddle tunes and songs. Location subject to change. Call Cheryl, 966-0572.

SONS OF ITALY -- 7 p.m., Woman's Century Club, 304 N. Second St. Promote the cultural heritage of men and women of Italian descent. Children welcome. Call 966-1214.

SUN CITY TOASTMASTERS -- 7 p.m., Orchard Park Retirement Residence, 620 N. 34th Ave. Self-esteem and speaking skills. Call Bill, 972-2266.

TOPPENISH KARAOKE -- 8 p.m.-midnight, Toppenish Eagles No. 2229, 515 S. Division St. Members and guests. Contact: Toppenish Eagles, 865-2229.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM -- A variety of tree collections, rose garden, organic vegetable gardens and orienteering, open dawn to dusk at 1401 Arboretum Drive. The Jewett Visitor Center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 248-7337.

YAKIMA REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB -- 11:30 a.m., Howard Johnson Plaza, 9 N. Ninth St. Educational programs for Republican women about issues and candidates. Lunch available for $10. For more information and reservations, call Meta Gritsch, 452-6886.

YAKIMA ROUNDERS-- 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Yakima Square and Round Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. Call 453-9811 or 453-6377.

YVCC ANNUAL CLAY SALE -- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hopf Student Union Building. Ceramic artwork created by YVCC students and faculty. Call 574-4848.YAKIMA VALLEY LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION -- 6 p.m. social and no-host dinner followed by program at 7 p.m., Jack-Sons Sports Bar, 432 S. 48th Ave. Jerry Heyen and Ted Semon present: "IS Now the Time To Invest in Real Estate?" Call 457-4770 or e-mail YVLA@YakimaLandlords.org.

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS

GRANGER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- Noon, Granger Scout Cabin, 100 Sunnyside Ave. Lunch available for $5. Call GCC, 854-7304.

MABTON SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 p.m., district office, 306 N. Main St.

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 p.m., Lincoln School boardroom, 1110 S. Sixth St.

 

SENIORS

PINOCHLE -- 1-4 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Activity Hall, 1109 Fremont Ave., Selah. Everyone welcome. Call 697-9319.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 1231 Dudley Ave. Lunch daily, 11:40 a.m., cost by donation, suggested $2.75 for ages 60 and over and $6.50 for under age 60. Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $1. Prizes awarded. Call June Bates, 786-1445. Pool room, two tables, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call the senior center, 786-2915.

TABLE TENNIS -- 1-3:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Bring your own paddles and ball. All levels are welcome. Great aerobic exercise. Call Chuck DeJournette, 966-3833, or the senior center, 575-6166.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER -- 9:30-9:45 a.m., exercise class; 10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3 p.m., computer class. 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Oil painting, 9 a.m.-noon. Table pool, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Golden Orators/Toastmasters, 1-3 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Quilting Club, 1-3 p.m., all levels, drop-ins and visitors welcome. Pinochle, 7-10:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

 

NOVEMBER EVENTS

COMMUNITY SOCIAL DANCE -- Nov. 21, 8 p.m., at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost is $5 per person. Snack bar is open, no alcoholic beverages. Call 575-6166.

CWU PIANO PERFORMANCE -- Nov. 21, 7 p.m., CWU's Music Building, off Alder Street in Ellensburg. Doctoral candidate Allastair Edmonstone will perform on the piano. Free. Call 509-963-1251.

LUNCH AND LECTURE SERIES -- Nov. 21, noon-12:45 p.m., Kittitas County Museum, 114 E. Third Ave., Ellensburg. Bring a lunch. David Bowen, municipal liaison manager with Puget Sound Energy, presents "Renewable Energy- integration with the Grid." Free. Call 509- 925-3778, www.kchm.org.

CWU HORN STUDIO FALL RECITAL -- Nov. 22, 4 p.m., CWU's Music Building, off Alder Street in Ellensburg. Soloists, small and large ensembles and the CWU Horn Ensemble. Free. Call 509-963-1251.

ELLENSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAZAAR -- Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 407 S. Anderson St. (corner of Anderson and Manitoba streets) in Ellensburg. Crafts, bake sale, Christian book fair. Soup begins at 11 a.m. Call 925-2411.

FILM: MISS HIV -- Nov. 22, 10 a.m., Grand Meridian Cinema, 504 E. Mountain View, Ellensburg. Free showing followed by a discussion regarding the West's response to the AIDS crisis at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Kittitas County Women of Vision. Info: Jennifer Kuntz, 859-3213.

THANKSGIVING CENTER PIECE WORKSHOP -- Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members. Includes materials and supplies. Bring a pair of scissors/pruners and gloves. Call 248-7337.

ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE -- Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Drive is being held in memory of Tony Menard-Wentz. Call 930-6714.

MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP -- For Part D help bring a list of medications and dosage. Presented by RSVP/SHIBA of Yakima County. Call Donna 574-1934 or Mary 574-1933.

* Nov. 25: 1-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center.

FAST-PITCH CLINIC- BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB -- Nov. 26, 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays for 4 weeks. For young ladies ages 10-15. Call 249-5454.

THANKSGIVING IN WINE COUNTRY -- Nov. 28-30. Wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail. Info, participating wineries: www.wineyakimavalley.org.

 

DECEMEBER

MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP -- For Part D help bring a list of medications and dosage. Presented by RSVP/SHIBA of Yakima County. Call Donna 574-1934 or Mary 574-1933.

* Dec. 2: 1-4 p.m., Zillah Aging and Long Term Care.

* Dec. 9: 1-4 p.m. Harman Senior Center.

* Dec. 16: 1-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING -- Dec. 3. Appointments only. Part of Memorial Hospital's educational program. Free. Call Linda, 388-5942.

LIFELONG LEARNING --Dec. 3, 2 p.m., Living Care Retirement Community, 3803 Summitview Ave. Naches Valley High School Choir directed by Joan Ullom. Open to the public, free admission. For more information, call 965-5278.

"DECRIMINALIZING MENTAL ILLNESS: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION" --Dec. 4 (new date), 6:30-8 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital's auditorium, 2811 Tieton Dr. Preregistration required. Call 453-0753 or e-mail info@namiyakima.org.

WAPATO LEGENDS SPEAKER SERIES. Respected members of each of Wapato's dominant communities -- Yakama Nation, Hispanic, Filipino, Japanese, European --share memories of Wapato over the decades. Part of Wapato's centennial celebration. All events at the Wapato Community Center, 1009 S. Camas Ave. from 6-7:30 p.m. Call Barbara Peterson, 969-3263 or 877-9906.

* Dec. 5: The Japanese Experience presented by Lon Inaba.

WOMEN'S CENTURY CLUB - HOLIDAY LUNCH OPEN HOUSE -- Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., WCC, 304 N. Second St. Cost is $8 at the door, lunch includes soup, bread, dessert and beverage. Celebrating the 100th year of the Donald House. Call 453-3921

4TH ANNUAL SANTA'S BREAKFAST -- Dec. 6, 8:30-11 a.m., Holy Family Church gathering hall, 5315 Tieton Drive. Cost is $7 for 13 year old and older, $4 for 2-12 year olds. Santa brunch, silent auction and raffle. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR -- Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Solid Rock Family Workshop, 315 N. Fifth Ave. Lunch will be available to purchase from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the women's ministries and Awana Club. Call 457-9072.

MEDICATION EDUCATION SENIORS CONSULTATION -- Dec. 10. Appointments only. Consultation with a pharmacist. Free. Call Linda, 388-5942.

SANTA CLAUS TROLLEY -- Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Yakima Valley Trolley, corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. Santa Claus will be aboard the trolley for children to visit. Special reduced price of $2 per person. Call 249-5962.

MISS YAKIMA COUNTY PAGEANT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP -- Dec. 14, 1 p.m., Yakima Regional, 110 S. Ninth Ave. The event will be March 8, 2009. Open to young women, 17-24; young women 13-17 are eligible for Yakima County's Outstanding Teen and girls 11-12 for Yakima County's Outstanding Junior Teen. Call Carol Milliron, 969-2066 or e-mail nwglobe@charter.net.


* Calendar is a daily compilation of Central Washington meetings and events that are open to the public. For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.